Lorenzo Musetti lit up the opening set of the Monte Carlo Masters final, fueling hopes of a historic upset. But in a dramatic shift of momentum—and with physical issues creeping in—the dream ended in disappointment. Carlos Alcaraz regrouped, raised his level, and cruised to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory to claim the title and underline his status as the best in the game while Jannik Sinner recovers.
For Musetti, who entered the final playing some of the best tennis of his career, the loss was a bitter pill. Yet the 23-year-old Italian walks away with pride and a career-best ranking of world No. 11. His brilliant campaign included dominant performances and a renewed confidence that promises more to come.
The match began with an early exchange of breaks, but it was Musetti who took control with variety, finesse, and a near-flawless first serve. He fired an ace to seal the opening set, electrifying the mostly Italian crowd at the Monte Carlo Country Club.
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Alcaraz, however, stayed composed. He quickly found his rhythm in the second set, punishing Musetti’s second serve and tightening his own game to take it 6-1. The Spaniard, now world No. 2, was ruthless in the decider as Musetti faded physically, requiring a medical timeout for a thigh issue and struggling to keep pace.
After match point, Alcaraz embraced his opponent with genuine respect. “It’s always a pleasure to play you,” Musetti said during the trophy ceremony. “Sorry I couldn’t finish the way I wanted, but Carlos fully deserved this win. I hope I get another shot at him soon".
